Address:

3M Centre Room 2225 Western University

Phone:

(519) 661-2111 ext. 88918

Admission Requirements to First Year

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Students registered in the School of Kinesiology who complete 5.0 first-year courses with an average of at least 70% with no grade less than 60%, and have a minimum 70% in 3.0 principal courses, including Kinesiology 1080A/B and Kinesiology 1070A/B or the former Kinesiology 1088A/B, Physiology 1021 plus 1.0 additional course, will be guaranteed admission to second year in the School of Kinesiology (Honors Specialization in Kinesiology – BA).

The School of Kinesiology will then rank all remaining Western students who apply to second year and fulfill the minimum admission requirements for that year, and make offers of admission until the program is filled to capacity.

Honors Specialization in Kinesiology – BSc, Honors Specialization in Kinesiology – Sport Management, Honors Specialization in Kinesiology – Fitness and Exercise Prescription are programs with limited space and additional minimum requirements. Please see the information under each specific module in the Academic Calendar for minimum requirements. More competitive academic standing may be required when demand exceeds enrolment capacity.

The laboratory or practicum sessions of several courses are very vigorous. It is recommended that students have a medical check up to ensure that their health status permits engagement in vigorous activity.

Students with health problems must inform the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office, and provide appropriate medical support documentation.

Additional Program Requirements

First-Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CertificationAll students must at their own expense, acquire current certification in standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (Level C) prior to the completion of second year. The deadline for submission of the aforementioned current certification to the Undergraduate Program Office in Room 2225, 3M Centre, is April 30. Students who fail to comply by the deadline date will not be reviewed for progression to third year of their program. Contact the Undergraduate Program Office for further information and acceptable levels of certification.

Physical Activity Skills and Coaching Courses

Quarter (0.25) courses are designated with the suffix Q, R, S or T which refers to the 6-week term in which the course is offered. A minimum/maximum of four Physical Activity quarter courses (or equivalent) must be selected in second year. One quarter course per six-week term may be taken during any academic year. No more than twelve 0.25 (or equivalent) activity courses are allowed in any Kinesiology degree.

Prior to graduation, a student must complete a minimum of four 0.25 credit courses (or equivalent) in all Kinesiology degree programs, unless designated otherwise. Normally these courses will be taken in year 2.